Easy Crispy Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
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8–10 bacon strips
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1 tablespoon water (optional, for more even cooking)
Instructions
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Start with a cold pan. Lay the bacon strips in a single layer in a skillet.
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Turn the heat to medium-low. Let the bacon slowly release its fat.
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Cook for 8–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it reaches your preferred crispness.
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For especially even cooking, add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan at the beginning. Once the water evaporates, the bacon will continue frying in its rendered fat.
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Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let it drain for a minute or two.
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Serve immediately.
Oven method
For a hands-off option, place bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 200°C / 400°F for about 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness and desired crispness.
Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan. Bacon cooks more evenly when the strips have a little space between them.
